Yoga event led by PM Modi at UN creates Guinness World Record
New York (US), June 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led special Yoga session on the lawns of the UN headquarters in New York has entered the Guinness Book of World Records for bringing together people of all nations to practise Yoga.
PM Modi led a special Yoga session on the lawns of the United Nations headquarters on Wednesday to mark the 9th International Day of Yoga.
"Today, there was a Guinness World Records title attempt for most nationalities in a Yoga lesson. The mark to be was 140 nationalities. Today, in New York, at the UN, they had 135. It is a new Guinness world records title...," Michael Empric, official adjudicator, Guinness World Records said.
"Yoga comes from India, it is a very old tradition. Yoga is free of copyrights, patents and royalty payments. Yoga is adaptable to your age, gender and fitness level. Yoga is portable and is truly universal," PM Modi said as he addressed the special event.
He went on to say that last year, the entire world came together to support India's proposal to celebrate 2023 the "International Year of Millets," and it was wonderful to see people from all over the world come together again to celebrate Yoga Day.
"Let us use the power of Yoga not only to be healthy, and happy but also to be kind to ourselves and to each other. Let us use the power of Yoga to build bridges of friendship, a peaceful world and a cleaner, greener and sustainable future. Let us join hands together to realise the goal of 'One Earth, One Family, One Future'," he added.
International Yoga Day is celebrated on June 21 every year across the world. The day serves as a platform to raise awareness about the numerous benefits of yoga, promoting its holistic approach to physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
This year's Yoga Day theme is 'Yoga For Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam,' which translates to "Yoga for the Welfare of All" in the form of "One World-One Family."
It emphasises the spirit of Yoga, which unifies and guides everyone. Yoga events will be held in every corner of the country, as they have been in the past.
Yoga is good for your physical, mental, and emotional health. It improves your flexibility, strength, and balance. Yoga asanas (postures) improve joint mobility, muscular tone, and overall body strength. It also improves posture and alignment. Regular yoga practice can help you sleep better. It fosters positive thinking, decreases stress, and increases self-awareness.
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- ANI
